Auxiliary Police Officer

Have you ever walked into a police station in the Northern Territory to make an enquiry or report an incident, or ever called Triple 000 for police assistance? If so, it is likely the first person you spoke to was an Auxiliary Police Officer.

The Police Auxiliary Scheme was introduced in 1992. The aim was to employ sworn officers for police duties, which did not require fully trained police officers.

There are two streams of employment, Communications and Frontline Support. The Frontline Support stream incorporates Front Counter, Watch House and Liquor Inspector duties. Applicants for Frontline Support duties will be required to pass the Fit for Purpose Physical Assessment and undertake Defensive Tactics Training.

To meet the demands of the roles, the Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) is looking for people who not only demonstrate our vision and values but also:

enjoy a varied and challenging career, have life experience and show leadership and maturity;

show initiative while accepting the scrutiny and accountability of working in a disciplined organisation;

are compassionate, tolerant and enjoy a multicultural and diverse atmosphere; and

Dates for the next intake are to be confirmed. Applications may be submitted any time.

If you have any questions relating to the role of Auxiliary Police Officer please call 1800 005 099 or email pfesrecruitment@pfes.nt.gov.au. Please include your full name, address, DOB, how you heard about NT Police Recruiting and indicate the entry pathway/s you are interested in.

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Minimum Requirements

Auxiliary applicants must;

At the commencement of training be 18 years of age

Be either an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or have permanent residence status

In addition applicants for individual streams must meet the following criteria;

Communications The ability to obtain a Typing Certificate indicating a typing ability of 28 words per minute with 85% accuracy.

Front Counter Have general computing skills including the use of Microsoft Word, email, internet and typing.

Watch House Have general computing skills including the use of Microsoft Word, email, internet and typing. Possess a current provisional or open drivers licence to drive a manual vehicle.

Selection Process

If your initial application is approved the following processes will follow;

Integrity background checks will be performed to identify any criminal/traffic offences

Physical fitness assessment and written assessment for Watch House

Written assessment for Communications and Front Counter

Panel Interview

Referee Checks

Pre-employment medical

Training

The Recruit Auxiliary training course is delivered by staff from the Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services College. Recruits are provided the initial induction and instruction into the NT Police Force Auxiliary roles and are paid for the duration of the training, approximately seven weeks. After successful completion of the course, Auxiliary Officers will be placed in their specific stream in their nominated regional centre (Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs or Tennant Creek) where the remainder of the 12 months’ probation is served.